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Under any circumsatnce good to go w/ private loans?

Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:47 am
by scifiguy
It seems like most people go with government school loans for law school.

Are there any circumstances under which it is a good idea to go with private loans? I know that paopel have said that the rates may be adjustable and can hurt you later in interest. But suppose a person has a very low expected loan need (maybe b/c of a scholly and savings, etc.) of like $30K. Would that situatoin or any other make private loans better?

Re: Under any circumsatnce good to go w/ private loans?

Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:57 am
by dingbat
scifiguy wrote:It seems like most people go with government school loans for law school.

Are there any circumstances under which it is a good idea to go with private loans? I know that paopel have said that the rates may be adjustable and can hurt you later in interest. But suppose a person has a very low expected loan need (maybe b/c of a scholly and savings, etc.) of like $30K. Would that situatoin or any other make private loans better?
Just like study abroad, the only time it is not bad advice is during 3L year after you have a job offer secured

Re: Under any circumsatnce good to go w/ private loans?

Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:58 am
by h_jane_w
If it's a family member offering you lowest interest rate possible.

Re: Under any circumsatnce good to go w/ private loans?

Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:13 pm
by A. Nony Mouse
Doesn't IBR only apply to federal loans?